Pope Benedict XVI leaves his studio at the Apostolic Palace to attend an audience on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Pope Benedict XVI leaves his studio at the Apostolic Palace to attend an audience on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

A Swiss guard stands on attention during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands on attention during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic ... more

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A window mosaic featuring St. Peter is seen in the Apostolic Palace staircase on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A window mosaic featuring St. Peter is seen in the Apostolic Palace staircase on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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A dedicated button switch of Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A dedicated button switch of Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope ... more

Swiss guards arrive at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace at the Apostolic Palace on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Swiss guards arrive at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace at the Apostolic Palace on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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A friar walks at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace at the Apostolic Palace on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A friar walks at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace at the Apostolic Palace on December 17, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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A general view of the Cortile di San Damaso during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A general view of the Cortile di San Damaso during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the ... more

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A view of the arc to the Cortile di San Damaso during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of the arc to the Cortile di San Damaso during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built ... more

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The faithful visit the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The faithful visit the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the ... more

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A view of the arc to the Cortile di San Damaso during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of the arc to the Cortile di San Damaso during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built ... more

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Bishops talk below Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Bishops talk below Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the ... more

The faithful admire the Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The faithful admire the Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built ... more

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The faithful admire the Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The faithful admire the Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built ... more

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A bishop walks below Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A bishop walks below Throne's Hall paintings during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built ... more

The ceiling of the Ducale Hall is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The ceiling of the Ducale Hall is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every ... more

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The ceiling of the Ducale Hall is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The ceiling of the Ducale Hall is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every ... more

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The ceiling of the Ducale Hall is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The ceiling of the Ducale Hall is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every ... more

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A faithful from Africa visits the Ducale's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A faithful from Africa visits the Ducale's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built ... more

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Detail of the ceiling is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Detail of the ceiling is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday ... more

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A Swiss guard stands at the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands at the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the ... more

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A Swiss guard stands at the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands at the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the ... more

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A Swiss guard stands at the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands at the Throne's Hall during the courtesy visits to the new appointed cardinals at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the ... more

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Detail of the ceiling is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Detail of the ceiling is seen at the Apostolic Palace on November 24, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday ... more

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Swiss guards stand on attention at the Portone di Bronzo of the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Swiss guards stand on attention at the Portone di Bronzo of the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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A Swiss guard stands at attention at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands at attention at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope ... more

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Window mosaics featuring St. Peter and St Paul are seen in the Apostolic Palace staircase on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Window mosaics featuring St. Peter and St Paul are seen in the Apostolic Palace staircase on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present ... more

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A view of an hallway of the Vatican Secretary of State at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of an hallway of the Vatican Secretary of State at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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A view of an hallway of the Vatican Secretary of State at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of an hallway of the Vatican Secretary of State at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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Swiss guards stand on attention in the Clementina Hall at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Swiss guards stand on attention in the Clementina Hall at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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The Pope Benedict XVI writing-table of his studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

The Pope Benedict XVI writing-table of his studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and ... more

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Details are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Details are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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Details are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Details are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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A Swiss guard stands on attention as Vatican gentlemen walk in the seconda loggia at the Apostolic Palace on October 29 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands on attention as Vatican gentlemen walk in the seconda loggia at the Apostolic Palace on October 29 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace ... more

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A sculpture and a window mosaic featuring St. Peter are seen in the Apostolic Palace staircase on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A sculpture and a window mosaic featuring St. Peter are seen in the Apostolic Palace staircase on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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An old book and an old icon are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

An old book and an old icon are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic ... more

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An old book and an old icon are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

An old book and an old icon are seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic ... more

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An old book is seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

An old book is seen in the hallway to the Pope Benedict XVI private studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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Swiss guards stand on attention in the Clementina Hall at the Apostolic Palace on October 29 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Swiss guards stand on attention in the Clementina Hall at the Apostolic Palace on October 29 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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Swiss guards stand on attention in the Clementina Hall at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Swiss guards stand on attention in the Clementina Hall at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives ... more

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Workers set a red carpet for a visit of state at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Workers set a red carpet for a visit of state at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the ... more

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A view of the Apostolic Palace on October 26, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window (the second from the right on the third floor), and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of the Apostolic Palace on October 26, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the ... more

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A Swiss guard stands at the Seconda Loggia of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard stands at the Seconda Loggia of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where ... more

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Pope Benedict XVI writing-table of his studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Pope Benedict XVI writing-table of his studio at the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where ... more

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A view of the Vatican inside the walls taken from a window of the Seconda Loggia at the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of the Vatican inside the walls taken from a window of the Seconda Loggia at the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace ... more

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A view of the Seconda Loggia of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A view of the Seconda Loggia of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at ... more

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A view of the Seconda Loggia of the Apostolic Palace on October 25,... Photo-4187667.56758 - Times Union

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Swiss guards arrive at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

Swiss guards arrive at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and ... more

Photo: Franco Origlia, Getty Images

Swiss guards arrive at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic... Photo-4187648.56758 - Times Union

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A Swiss guard talks to the phone at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A Swiss guard talks to the phone at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope ... more

Photo: Franco Origlia, Getty Images

A Swiss guard talks to the phone at the Cortile di San Damaso of... Photo-4187677.56758 - Times Union

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A priest and a nun walk at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and where every Sunday at noon he stands at the window, and blesses the crowd that gathers in the magnificent St. Peter's square. less

A priest and a nun walk at the Cortile di San Damaso of the Apostolic Palace on October 25, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Sixtus V (1585- 1590) built the Apostolic Palace where the present pope lives and ... more

Photo: Franco Origlia, Getty Images

A priest and a nun walk at the Cortile di San Damaso of the... Photo-4187672.56758 - Times Union